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Senior Planner – Short-Term Contract

Job Posted: 15 days ago

Salary: £ 450 - 500 / Day
Job Type: Contract
Location: Cheshire

Expire in: 13 days

Job Description

Reporting to the Planning Lead, this Senior Planner opportunity is offered on a short-term basis to provide parental cover. You will play a key role in maintaining and developing project programmes to ensure schemes remain on schedule from early design through to completion and handover.

Initially focused on pre-construction, you will oversee the design programme and progressively build a comprehensive delivery schedule as design information becomes available. The programme will then be actively managed throughout the construction phase to final closeout.

Key Responsibilities

Develop detailed tender and contract programmes using the agreed planning software, integrating design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and handover activities across the full project lifecycle
	
Identify and analyse the critical path, providing clear insight to the project team and client, along with recommendations for corrective action
	
Establish and maintain programme baselines, managing change control in line with project requirements
	
Accurately update project progress, reprogramme accordingly, and communicate impacts, risks, and mitigation strategies
	
Ensure all programmes meet contractual and business requirements
	
Produce all planning outputs in line with company standards and procedures
	
Oversee multiple project programmes while supporting and mentoring Planning Engineers and Junior Planners, ensuring quality and consistency of deliverables

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Strong experience using Primavera P6
	
Background in construction or engineering environments
	
Ability to build effective relationships with stakeholders at all levels
	
Experience administering NEC contracts
	
Capable of working in a fast-paced and collaborative environment
	
High attention to detail with a commitment to delivering quality outcomes
	
Flexible approach with the ability to adapt to changing project demands
	
Strong communication skills, capable of presenting complex information clearly

Experience within the water sector
	
Experience working in enterprise-level environments

Relevant qualification in Engineering or Project Management
	
CSCS card
	
Full UK driving licence

Knowledge of Microsoft Project

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior Planner seeking a short-term contract within a dynamic project environment

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